Counting words in a document is essential when working with strict word limits, such as for assignments, articles, or professional documents. MS Word provides an easy tool for counting words, characters, and pages.
To count words:
- Go to the “Review” Tab:
- Click on the “Review” tab in the Ribbon.
- Click “Word Count”:
- In the “Proofing” group, click “Word Count.” A dialog box will appear displaying statistics for the document.
- View Word Count:
- The word count will be displayed along with the number of characters, paragraphs, and pages. You can also choose to include or exclude textboxes, footnotes, and endnotes from the count.
MS Word’s word count tool ensures that your document adheres to any word limits or guidelines provided.